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18 Sept - 20 Sept
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25 Sept - 27 Sept

Our top choices for Encinitas beach hotels

Two wicker lounge chairs with striped cushions, a blue umbrella, and a small table with a decorative fountain between them.
A sign for Leucadia Beach Inn with a palm tree logo, indicating a beach resort.
A building with a hanging flower basket, outdoor seating, and potted plants.
A dining area with a table set for two, a television mounted on the wall, and a painting above the table.

1. Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn
Leucadia
  • Stroll from Leucadia Beach Inn to pristine shores, surf the sun-soaked waves, and unwind with ocean breezes just minutes from LEGOLAND.
£68
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Leucadia Beach Inn
A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a breakfast bar.
A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

2. Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
  • Escape to pristine shores with beach towels provided, just a 15-minute walk to San Elijo State Beach and minutes from Moonlight Beach.
£111
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.
A narrow pathway flanked by wooden fences and greenery, leading to a building with a tiled roof.
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table, and a view of the beach and ocean through a large window.
A residential area with a view of the ocean, palm trees, and a barbecue grill.

3. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
Downtown Encinitas
  • Sun-kissed escape just steps from Moonlight State Beach, where seaside tranquility meets convenient coastal comforts.
£112
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Moonlight Beach Motel
A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

4. The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
  • Serene retreat just steps from Moonlight State Beach with heated pool and ocean vistas for the ultimate coastal getaway.
£111
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A reception area with a painting of the ocean, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a coffee machine, and a digital scale.
A bathroom with a blue vessel sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.
A modern bathroom with a marble vanity, a large mirror, a shower with a glass door, and a wooden bench.

5. Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Leucadia
£65
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Downtown Encinitas
  • Escape to seaside simplicity with easy beach access, where coastal relaxation awaits just steps from Moonlight State Beach.
£84
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a wooden vanity.
A hotel with a swimming pool, solar panels, and a parking lot.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.

7. Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas
£93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a sandy beach, and a seagull on a rock.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.
A buffet table with fruits and vegetables, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a view of the ocean.

8. Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach
  • Unwind at this seaside sanctuary with direct beach access, a free shuttle service, and pristine lounging areas on the sand.
£138
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.
A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.

9. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
  • Bask in San Diego sunshine with easy beach access, where ocean adventures begin just steps from a charming bed & breakfast.
£212
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

10. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
  • Bask in coastal bliss with easy access to white sand shores, just 8 minutes to South Carlsbad State Beach, plus refreshing pool and hot tub.
£87
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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Choose what matters most at beach hotels in Encinitas

Pool
Breakfast included
4 stars
Family-friendly
5 stars

Beach hotels with pools in Encinitas

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
£111
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.
A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
£111
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach
£138
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
£87
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.
An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas
£93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Downtown Encinitas
£84
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.
A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.
A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.
A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach
£95
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach
£91
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
A resort with a beach view, palm trees, and a wedding ceremony setup.
An outdoor wedding venue with rows of white chairs, a floral archway, and string lights.
A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with balconies.

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
South Beach
£118
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking area with marked spaces.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
Leucadia
£82
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Encinitas

A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Downtown Encinitas
£111
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
A swimming pool with a clear blue edge, a metal ladder, and a stone wall in the background.
A reception desk with a wooden panel design and a digital kiosk, located in a modern hotel lobby with a large window and a welcome sign.
A modern lounge area with patterned sofas, round tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
£111
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a beach, surrounded by palm trees and a clear sky.
A building with a white facade, a central entrance, and a covered walkway.
A bathroom with a blue vessel sink, a large mirror, and a towel rack.
A reception area with a painting of the ocean, a hand sanitizer dispenser, a coffee machine, and a digital scale.

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
Leucadia
£65
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North
A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a coffee bar, and large windows.
A rocky beach with waves crashing onto the shore and a cliff in the background.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a cityscape view.

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Downtown Encinitas
£84
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, and a window with a view of a parking lot and buildings.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and chairs. There is a window with a view of the outside.
An aerial view of a parking lot with a swimming pool, surrounded by greenery and shaded by umbrellas.
A modern hotel lobby with a large window, a reception desk, a sofa, and a small table.

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
Downtown Encinitas
£93
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
A pool area with a view of palm trees and a sunset.
A breakfast bar with coffee machines, a waffle maker, and a fruit display.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a patterned carpet.
A gym with treadmills, weight machines, and free weights.

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
South Beach
£87
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
A resort pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television mounted on the wall.
A spacious lobby with a long reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a view of the outdoors.
A restaurant with high wooden ceilings, multiple seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the ocean.

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
South Beach
£138
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a bench, a TV, a mirror, and a bathroom.
A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a parking area with marked spaces.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a staircase leading to the upper floors.
A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a window with a view.

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland

Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
Leucadia
£82
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Comfort Inn Encinitas Near Legoland
A modern hotel lobby with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table with a plant, and a large abstract wall art piece.
A beach with the ocean and a cloudy sky.
A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, cereal, and fruit options.
A modern reception area with a glass partition, a reception desk, a blue wall with a clock, and a seating area with a patterned bench.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
South Beach
£95
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
A modern dining area with high tables and chairs, a kitchen counter with appliances, and large windows providing natural light.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a curved seating area, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and weightlifting equipment.
A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard featuring a hot tub and a swimming pool.

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
South Beach
£91
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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Top Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Leucadia Beach Inn

Leucadia Beach Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Perfect location. Affordable, safe and clean. Nice accommodations with comfortable bed and all you need in the kitchenette. Thank you LBI!"
Linda 5-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Leucadia Beach Inn
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

10/10 Excellent
"Great location and an amazing price. Stayed 2 nights and slept very comfortably."
Arthur 2-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Great place to stay, clean and comfortable"
reynaldo 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

10/10 Excellent
"Warren’s place is in an amazing location and has everything needed for a great stay. Really appreciated having a parking spot and access to a washer and dryer."
Haley C. 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
2-blocks to Moonlight Beach, Private Yard, AC, bikes, Over 300 5-star reviews

Frequently asked questions

What is Encinitas like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its beaches and sunsets, Encinitas offers a lot for the traveller booking a beach holiday.
What's the best hotel for a beach holiday in Encinitas?
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort is a top beachfront resort offering a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges, located within a short 4-minute walk of South Ponto Beach . Inn at Moonlight Beach is another good choice for your beach trip.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Encinitas?
You can plan your beach trip with a look at the seasons in Encinitas: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Encinitas is 335 mm.
What is there to see and do around Encinitas?
After checking into your accommodation of choice, you'll probably want to venture out and explore. If you can't wait to check out the beaches, head to Swamis Beach or Leucadia State Beach for a relaxing day by the water. Discover the area's surfing and sunsets, and make time for local attractions such as Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach. For even more to see and do, pay a visit to Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens or Encinitas Ranch Golf Course.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Encinitas?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Encinitas with ease. To get to Encinitas, you can fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), the closest major airport, which is located 6.2 mi (10 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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